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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.34, 71,042.86 and 15,768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.34, 71,042.86 and 15,768.26 is: 23,653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.34 : 71,042.86 = 15,768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.34/71,042.86 = 15,768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.34x = 71,042.86 × 15,768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.34x = 1,120,222,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,222,287.62/47,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,653.67

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